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ISU – Who Are You?

Explore how ISU stands out in general education with a diverse student body, Honors Program scholarships, and various reasons for student choice. Compare ISU with other colleges like University of Illinois, Eastern Illinois University, Eureka College, Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, and College of DuPage to emphasize the critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills provided at ISU.

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ISU – Who Are You?

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  1. ISU – Who Are You? What makes ISU different than other colleges in the eyes of the students?

  2. Our Thesis All general education programs are similar and serve the same purpose, but the structure of the inner, middle, and outer core set ISU apart from the rest.

  3. Where are ISU students from? Countries (other than U.S.) • Canada – 16 • South Korea – 16 • India – 11 • Japan - 10 • Counties (in Illinois) • Cook – 3,982 • McLean – 1,421 • DuPage – 1,645 • Will – 1,019 • Kane – 731 • Tazwell - 543 • McHenry – 517 • Peoria – 513 • States • Illinois – 17,657 • Missouri – 47 • Indiana – 44 • Wisconsin – 41 • California - 41

  4. ♀ ♂ • 10,637 Female • 7,715 Male Ratio of three ethnic groups at ISU ♦ Caucasian – 16,344 – 89.1% ♦ African American – 1,085 – 5.9% ♦ Hispanic – 468 – 2.6% ~~29 Scholarships through the Honors Program for freshmen ~~1,324 Honors Students

  5. Reasons for choosing ISU • Athletics • Location (far enough from home, but not too far) • Easy to transfer from other colleges • Family alumni • Big school with small school atmosphere • Scholarships • Reasonable price • Best suited for major (music, education, business)

  6. University of Illinois • expand historical, aesthetic,cultural,literary, scientific, andphilosophicalperspectives • critical/analytical thinking • communication skills

  7. Eastern Illinois University • enhance literacy and communication skills • critical and reflective thinking • introduction to responsible global citizenship

  8. Eureka College • understand essential concepts in a variety of fields of study • identify connections and understand inquiry • gain expertise in communication, mathematical analysis, critical and creative thinking, problem solving, and aesthetic evaluation • emphasize moral responsibility

  9. Illinois Wesleyan University • critical thinking and develop imagination • problem solving skills • understand diversity around the world • expression and communication skills • ability to make & assess judgments of value • develop habits of healthy living • opportunities for co-curricular programming, travel, and service to the community

  10. Heartland Community College • communication skills • problem solving skills • critical thinking • value diversity

  11. College of DuPage • Follow the I A I requirements • Prepare students for transfer to a four year university

  12. Illinois State University • Critical thinking • Writing and oral communication • Technology skills • Diversity • Historical, cultural, and scientific issues from a variety of perspectives • Analytical skills

  13. So . . . • Is it fair to make our final decision about the general education program at ISU, based on comparisons to programs at other schools? NO!

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